AFP™-REVO
Reducing the usage of washout chemistry
Premium quality. Faster platemaking. Less solvent.
As part of the REVO SERIES together with AWP™‑REVO, AFP™‑REVO is designed to use less washout chemistry and speed up platemaking, helping create a safer and more efficient process. It is another milestone on our road to Solvent ZERO, combining modern plate technology with simplified workflows.
AFP™‑REVO HF (Flat top plate) is available for films, paper and label applications, delivering premium print quality with faster turnaround and reduced environmental impact.
Key benefits
Faster plate washout speed
Vs standard solvent plates
Drying reduction
Significant drying energy reduction and plate drying time from 120 to 60 min*.
Reduced washout
Thanks to a unique plate structure reduced washout chemistry is used.
Premium quality printing
Compared to today’s standard solvent plates.
Better solvent access
Why AFP™‑REVO washes out faster? Conventional solvent plates need the whole polymer to dissolve in the solvent. AFP™‑REVO is different: only part of the polymer dissolves; other components are removed as small particles. This speeds up washout, reduces time in solvent, and shortens drying.
Think of a solid milk chocolate bar versus a puffed‑rice chocolate. The puffed‑rice bar has more surface and less mass to melt, so it melts faster. AFP™‑REVO works in a similar way: the structure gives the solvent better access, so less needs to dissolve and washout is faster — with shorter drying as a result.
Think of a solid milk chocolate bar versus a puffed‑rice chocolate. The puffed‑rice bar has more surface and less mass to melt, so it melts faster. AFP™‑REVO works in a similar way: the structure gives the solvent better access, so less needs to dissolve and washout is faster — with shorter drying as a result.
Faster plate washout, less swelling, and reduced drying time
AFP™-REVO requires less polymer to be dissolved during washout, which increases plate washout speed. Shorter solvent contact time also means reduced plate swelling and shorter drying times helping to make the entire platemaking process faster and more efficient. Outcome in production: faster plate washout, less swelling, and drying time reduced from 120 to 60 min.*
*Results from internal study. Results may vary depending on platemaking conditions.
